tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post115576244908122484..comments2017-08-17T23:41:19.776-04:00Comments on the joy of sox: G119: Red Sox 6, Tigers 4allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155842908649014322006-08-17T15:28:00.000-04:002006-08-17T15:28:00.000-04:00Redsock: I think you have Wells' personality pegge...Redsock: I think you have Wells' personality pegged, but his character as a competitor is unassailable. I was only referring to the venomous contempt he drew here in April, which I thought was unfairly disrespectful. Liking and respecting are two different things: I thnk Wells has earned our respect. It's time, in other words, to talk about his guts rather than his gut.<BR/><BR/>Re Hinske: The Globe today implied that he would be rotated regularly with Lowell and Youk...a terrible plan, if true.<BR/><BR/>(The O's are beating up on the Yankees; with any luck, the gap will be 1.5 games by tomorrow....)Jack Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615512667971393896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155828091337004452006-08-17T11:21:00.000-04:002006-08-17T11:21:00.000-04:00Amazing how a win makes the morning sunnier. Wells...Amazing how a win makes the morning sunnier. Wells looks like he intends to stick around and contribute to one last big party. I doubt Hinske is anything other than first lefty hitter off the bench and maybe some spot OF, backup 1B/3B duty. He does play hard and will be a good candidate for the "change of scenery" cliche. Hopefully there is no lurking intention to plug him in at third if Lowell's hitting slump continues. Lowell's D at third has saved this team's bacon (and pitching)too many times this year. Leave him in to work things out.Woti-wotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07958087419276816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155826521343433332006-08-17T10:55:00.000-04:002006-08-17T10:55:00.000-04:00I've never been keen on Wells as a person (he's an...I've never been keen on Wells as a person (he's an obnoxious hypocrite), but I absolutely believe he can (and will) help a lot in the next two months. ... I can't remember if I need to apologize.<BR/><BR/>I thought that after getting drilled on the knee, he'd pack it in. His prior comments seemed to indicate he would.<BR/><BR/>Hinske is only for the bench. He can play a variety of positions and the Sox needed a LH bat. He's gotta be a better PH choice than Kapler.redsockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155826306429482792006-08-17T10:51:00.000-04:002006-08-17T10:51:00.000-04:00Meanwhile, can someone explain why Eric Hinske wou...<I>Meanwhile, can someone explain why Eric Hinske would ever be an upgrade over Lowell or Youk? </I><BR/><BR/>No. No one could rationally explain that.<BR/><BR/><I>By the way, Redsock: I ENJOY your bitching about the line-up.... </I><BR/><BR/>Please have a seat on our couch. It's lovely on Lake Ontario this time of year.L-girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155825955623201292006-08-17T10:45:00.000-04:002006-08-17T10:45:00.000-04:00OK, I'm waiting for the aplogies due to David Well...OK, I'm waiting for the aplogies due to David Wells. Whatever his weight, the guy came to the rescue just in time (at least, I hope it was in time) and has provided two big wins, in pain, against two good hitting teams. If the Sox turn it around (and they will), fans need to remember that Wells was there when he was needed.<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, can someone explain why Eric Hinske would ever be an upgrade over Lowell or Youk? Sure, bench depth helps, and another talented player is always worth adding, but I would sure rather see a reliable swing-starter/long reliever coming in the door.<BR/><BR/>Nice to see that Toronto is throwing in the towel, though!<BR/><BR/>By the way, Redsock: I ENJOY your bitching about the line-up....Jack Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615512667971393896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155825701066738192006-08-17T10:41:00.000-04:002006-08-17T10:41:00.000-04:00As good as Coco is lookin', and he is, Youk is loo...As good as Coco is lookin', and he is, Youk is looking strong batting behind Manny. I like it!Peter Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353759560849274794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155823097205278162006-08-17T09:58:00.000-04:002006-08-17T09:58:00.000-04:00In the blog, I mean. You'll still hear me bitching...<I>In the blog, I mean. <BR/><BR/>You'll still hear me bitching every night, as usual. :>) </I><BR/><BR/>*sigh*L-girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155784952381907252006-08-16T23:22:00.000-04:002006-08-16T23:22:00.000-04:00when i saw your question about whether or not the ...when i saw your question about whether or not the giving runs back happens to the sox more than other teams, i was all geared up for another ortiz-style numbers post. oh well--perhaps later? <BR/><BR/>anyway, i have thought of you every time anyone other than wily mo has been in the #5 spot. which has been alot. maybe that's kind of creepy, i don't know. :-)Bethhttp://confessionalpoet.typepad.com/cursed_to_firstnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155783586737113792006-08-16T22:59:00.000-04:002006-08-16T22:59:00.000-04:00At some point in the ESPN broadcast we heard how W...At some point in the ESPN broadcast we heard how Wells how to go deep in the game, because of the doubleheader tomorrow with the Yankees. This was repeated again, sayoing tomorrow is Friday and Francona does not want to use relivers and I had to turn around and ask my wife if I was nuts and today was really Thursday. Incredible!Miguelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07851148549498840678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155782680209127802006-08-16T22:44:00.000-04:002006-08-16T22:44:00.000-04:00Watched in the bar (therefore on mute) with Yankee...Watched in the bar (therefore on mute) with Yankee fans as I often do. Was a real relief. Will sleep well tonight (unlike last night).Zenslingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166308358372592752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155782412169117342006-08-16T22:40:00.000-04:002006-08-16T22:40:00.000-04:00Big W. Coco's starting to be an impact player on t...Big W. Coco's starting to be an impact player on this team. Big sac bunt, big 2 run 2B, nice sliding catch. After the deadline he has looked real comfortable. <BR/><BR/>Aside from the rook's bomb, Boomer threw the ball well. Froeming's refusal to give him the outside corner forced him to challenge Infante on the 2B (he scored the 1st run) and Inge before he singled and scored on the HR. If Boomer can get Todd Jones treatment on the corners he can be real successful down the stretch.brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03049986565749348019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155782217253598552006-08-16T22:36:00.000-04:002006-08-16T22:36:00.000-04:00In the blog, I mean. You'll still hear me bitching...In the blog, I mean. <BR/><BR/>You'll still hear me bitching every night, as usual. :>)redsockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155782087693555072006-08-16T22:34:00.001-04:002006-08-16T22:34:00.001-04:00Anyway, I've decided to give the lineup thing a re...<I>Anyway, I've decided to give the lineup thing a rest.</I><BR/><BR/>Yay.L-girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155782047571353482006-08-16T22:34:00.000-04:002006-08-16T22:34:00.000-04:00Whew. Just what we needed, in Boston and the Bronx...Whew. Just what we needed, in Boston and the Bronx.<BR/><BR/>Wells, Hansen and Papelbon all good. Whew.L-girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155781002722988922006-08-16T22:16:00.000-04:002006-08-16T22:16:00.000-04:00You better send those donuts express!First time th...You better send those donuts express!<BR/><BR/>First time that Papelbon has looked like Papelbon in a while.Neil Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05011880508643819746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155771898669320602006-08-16T19:44:00.000-04:002006-08-16T19:44:00.000-04:00Wells seems to be pitching very well through two.G...Wells seems to be pitching very well through two.<BR/><BR/>God, we need something to smile about tonight.Zenslingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166308358372592752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155769598284513462006-08-16T19:06:00.000-04:002006-08-16T19:06:00.000-04:00(Nocturnal troll.)I don't know if there is a conne...(Nocturnal troll.)<BR/><BR/>I don't know if there is a connection. Anyway, I've decided to give the lineup thing a rest. ... For a day or two.redsockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155769077632056542006-08-16T18:57:00.000-04:002006-08-16T18:57:00.000-04:00(Just curious...why is that?)Meanwhile: When do yo...(Just curious...why is that?)<BR/><BR/>Meanwhile: When do you think it will penetrate Terry's skull that the inconsistency in the offense has coincided with Crisp replacing Youk at the top of the line-up?Jack Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07615512667971393896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1155768211117239592006-08-16T18:43:00.000-04:002006-08-16T18:43:00.000-04:00Hi. Comments may be turned off overnight, as they ...Hi. Comments may be turned off overnight, as they were last night, on a regular basis. So if you can't post, hold your thoughts and put them up in the morning. Thanks.redsockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.com